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    Home » Beverages, Syrups, Sauces & Condiments » Butterscotch Shake

    Butterscotch Shake

    First Published: May 14, 2021 · Modified: Nov 20, 2021 by Sandra · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases with no additional cost to you.

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    This creamy delicious butterscotch shake is the perfect sweet treat for breakfast, brunch or lunch. It gets its flavor from a homemade butterscotch sauce and comes together in no time. You can substitute frozen yogurt or sliced banana for the ice cream. So good!
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    Butterscotch shake in a tall glass with a white and red straw
    Butterscotch milkshake in a tall glass with whipped cream and a red and white straw

    We're on a milkshake and smoothie kick at my house, and I'm not complaining one bit. This delicious butterscotch shake makes excellent use of any extra butterscotch sauce that you might have leftover from these butterscotch pancakes. Have you tried them yet? They're tasty and divine and definitely worth the little bit of extra work to make the homemade butterscotch sauce. The pre-made butterscotch sauce that you buy in the store as an ice cream topping is loaded with preservatives. Who needs to put those in their body?

    I admit that this may be venturing a bit into dessert territory, but it's a great thing to put on your brunch menu as a sweet treat for your guests. You can always sub in frozen yogurt for the ice cream to make it more breakfast-like. 😉

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    • 📖 Recipe

    🥤 Ingredients

    Butterscotch Sauce

    Butte5rscotch sauce ingredients
    • ¼ cup unsalted butter.
    • ¼ cup dark brown sugar. Packed.
    • ½ cup heavy cream.
    • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt.
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
    • 1 teaspoon Scotch whiskey. Optional. Adds flavor, but definitely not necessary.

    Shake

    Butterscotch shake ingredients
    • ¼ cup milk.
    • 2 cups vanilla ice cream. You can substitute frozen yogurt or a small frozen sliced banana.
    • 2 tablespoons butterscotch sauce. Recipe included.
    • Whipped cream. Optional.
    • Butterscotch chips. Chopped. Optional.

    📝 Instructions

    Butterscotch Sauce

    Please see our butterscotch pancakes post for step-by-step photos to assist you in making this sauce.

    Step 1. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

    Step 2. Add the brown sugar and stir to combine.

    Bring to a boil then reduce to a slow and steady boil and continue cooking, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes.

    Step 3. Carefully add the heavy cream and salt. Stir to combine. Bring mixture back to a slow boil. While stirring, cook another 3-4 minutes.

    Step 4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and Scotch, if using.

    Step 5. Set aside and allow to cool. Sauce will thicken as it cools.

    Shake

    Overhead view of all ingredients in a blender
    Step 1. In a large blender, add all ingredients in this order: milk, ice cream, butterscotch sauce.
    Overhead view of blended ingredients in a blender
    Step 2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
    Milkshake being poured into a tall glass
    Step 3. Pour into a chilled glass and top with whipped cream, chopped butterscotch chips, and extra butterscotch sauce, if desired.

    🥄 Equipment

    • Small saucepan.
    • Blender.

    💡 Variations

    • Butterscotch Protein Shake. Add 2-3 tablespoons of almond butter to the blender for a natural protein boost. You can also add your favorite protein powder according to the serving size indicated on the package.
    • Healthier (sort of ) Butterscotch Shake. Substitute frozen yogurt or a sliced frozen banana if you want to make this butterscotch shake without ice cream. You can also sub nut milk for the milk (almond, cashew or walnut milk would be good options).
    Butterscotch shake in a tall glass with a white and red straw

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    📖 Recipe

    Butterscotch milkshake in a tall glass with whipped cream and a red and white straw

    Butterscotch Shake

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    This creamy delicious butterscotch shake is the perfect sweet treat for breakfast, brunch or lunch. It gets its flavor from a homemade butterscotch sauce and comes together in no time. You can substitute frozen yogurt or sliced banana for the ice cream. So good!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 7 mins
    Total Time 12 mins
    Course Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 serving
    Calories 821 kcal

    Equipment

    Small saucepan
    Blender
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    Ingredients
     
     

    Butterscotch Sauce

    • ¼ cup unsalted butter
    • ¼ cup dark brown sugar packed
    • ½ cup heavy cream
    • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 teaspoon Scotch whiskey optional

    Shake

    • ¼ cup milk
    • 2 cups vanilla ice cream You can substitute frozen yogurt or a small frozen sliced banana.
    • 2 tablespoons butterscotch sauce recipe included
    • whipped cream Optional.
    • butterscotch chips Chopped. Optional.

    Instructions
     

    Butterscotch Sauce

    • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
    • Add the brown sugar and stir to combine.
      Bring to a boil then reduce to a slow and steady boil and continue cooking, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes.
    • Carefully add the heavy cream and salt. Stir to combine. Bring mixture back to a slow boil. While stirring, cook another 3-4 minutes.
    • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and Scotch, if using.
    • Set aside and allow to cool. Sauce will thicken as it cools.

    Shake

    • In a large blender, add all ingredients in this order: milk, ice cream, butterscotch sauce.
    • Blend until smooth and creamy.
    • Pour into a chilled glass and top with whipped cream, chopped butterscotch chips, and extra butterscotch sauce, if desired.

    Notes

    Butterscotch sauce recipe adapted from Ridiculously Easy Butterscotch Sauce from The Cafe Sucre Farine.

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories: 821kcal (41%)Carbohydrates: 95g (32%)Protein: 12g (24%)Fat: 44g (68%)Saturated Fat: 30g (188%)Cholesterol: 122mg (41%)Sodium: 277mg (12%)Potassium: 634mg (18%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 89g (99%)Vitamin A: 1211IU (24%)Vitamin C: 2mg (2%)Calcium: 422mg (42%)Iron: 1mg (6%)

    Nutritional information provided is for one serving and is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

    Total Servings 1 serving
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